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These should be on your bucket list no matter where you live! The tragedy of life is not so much what men suffer, but rather what they miss. ~Thomas Carlyle

 1. Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512

Categories: Parks, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Balboa Park

4.0 star rating
  5/21/2010

We came here on a bus tour and they zipped us through pretty quickly.
Balboa Park includes museums, theaters, gardens, shops and restaurants, as well as the San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
There are a…More »

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 2. Big Beach in Makena State Park

Off Wailea Alanui Dr
Kihei, HI 96753

Category: Beaches

4.0 star rating
  3/20/2010

Dennis is correct it is known as Big Beach and also known by locals as Big's.
If you look on youtube you will see many videos of Big Beach with people wiping out. It is known as a skim boarding beach. I never knew what skim boarding was. I would see…More »

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 3. Black's Beach

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-9858

Category: Beaches

4.0 star rating
  5/20/2010

Wow! I have surfed at Black's beach but actually did not even notice they had a nude beach! So after reading the reviews here I looked it up and only a portion is clothing optional. However I went for the surf. Well actually I went for the T shirt…More »

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 4. Black Rock

2606 Kaanapali Pkwy
lahaina, HI 96761

Category: Beaches

4.0 star rating
  4/24/2010

We stayed at the Sheraton Maui on Black Rock and had a view of Black Rock from the room. I take away one star because although it is beautiful we have been to Maui twice and both times the beaches were closed for swimming and snorkeling because of…More »

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 5. Cape May Beach

Cape May, NJ 08204

Category: Beaches

4.0 star rating
  3/21/2010 First to Review

The entire town of Cape May is an historic land mark. It is recognized by the US Government as the oldest sea side resort in the nation.
It should be on your bucket list for sure!
It is a resort town that started for wealthy residents of Philadelphia…More »

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 6. Central Park

830 5th Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 310-6600

Category: Parks

4.0 star rating
  5/14/2010

Central Park is maybe the most unique park I have been to and I have been to them in about 15 states. I think what makes Central Park unique is the energy. When I was a teenager I spent a few summer vacations in the Park since I didn't have any money…More »

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 7. Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 587-0300

Category: Hiking

Neighbourhood: Diamond Head

4.0 star rating
  4/28/2010

Diamond head state park - This place is a definite for anyone who visits Oahui. We heard that there's a trail that connects the hotels on Kalakaua Street way up to Diamond head.
We drove our rental car to the parking lot and that was far, imagine…More »

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 8. Dry Tortugas National Park

P.O. Box 6208
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 242-7700
5.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

The Florida Keys Reef Tract is the only living coral barrier reef in North America, and is the 3rd largest coral barrier reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Meso-American Reef in Belieze). The reef runs roughly 221…More »

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 9. Garden of Eden

Mile marker 10 1/2 - between Kailua & Kaenae
Maui, HI 96793
(808) 572-9899
3.0 star rating
  3/9/2010

I do not like to review places with a lot of reviews. But I want to review this because it was such a disappointment. We liked it for the most part. And I agree with most of the statements made about it here in the other reviews. I think it is silly…More »

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 10. Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-7888
4.0 star rating
  3/31/2011

I can't add anything to the other 91 reviews. Just going to tell my story.
We went here when we were dating years ago.  I was working 16 hours a day minimum and my idea of roughing it was staying at a spa and being pampered. We stayed at some spa in…More »

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 11. Haleakala National Park

PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 248-7375

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

It was super easy to get up in the middle of the night and greet the sunrise here. I am not a morning person at all. But our body clocks were on NY time and we are 6 hours ahead of Maui. It is cold so be prepared.
Don't miss it! You can always get…More »

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 12. Hana Highway

100 Hana Pkwy
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8030

Category: Local Flavor

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2010

I want to start off by suggesting this book if you decide to drive the road to Hana.
http://www.hawaii-guid...

The above book was the most helpful on the RTH.

We have Maui Revealed as well as Frommer's and a few other guide books and booklets.
Locals…More »

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 13. Hookipa Beach Lookout

Hana Highway
Paia, HI 96779

Category: Beaches

5.0 star rating
  4/24/2010 First to Review

Hookipa beach look out is on the Hana  highway and most tourists just pull over to take pictures and watch the wind surfers.
It is a very windy part of Maui and when we went there were 60 mile an hour winds according to the news. Watching the waves…More »

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 14. La Jolla Cove

1100 Coast Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Categories: Parks, Beaches

Neighbourhood: La Jolla

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

The sunset, the seals ,the beauty!
It is one of the most beautiful areas you could possibly go to. And the most beautiful sunsets better than I have seen on any of the Hawaiian Islands.
The north facing La Jolla Cove has unusually coarse  and rocky…More »

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 15. Lincoln Center

70 Lincoln Center Plz
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-5000

Categories: Performing Arts, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

5.0 star rating
  5/5/2010

Lincoln Center is what New York City is about!
I spent much of my youth at Lincoln center. Every New Yorker needs to take advantage of Lincoln Center and and a visit to New York city is not complete without a visit to Lincoln Center.
Lincoln Center…More »

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 16. Mallory Square

1 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-4557

Category: Parks

4.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

This is a bucket list moment! I can't believe how cynical some of you are!
Mallory Square has a certain energy in the same way that Central Park does. The sunset is glorious!
(Though you will sweat your yams off) Key West is seriously humid (though…More »

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 17. Muir Woods

Muir Woods Rd
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2595
5.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

I have a love/ hate affair with California. There are things I really hate about it. But there are things I love about it too. The two stand out things I love are the Mexican food and the redwoods.
Many Americans especially New Yorkers  think…More »

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 18. Niagara Falls

Niagara St & Rainbow Blvd S
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
(716) 278-0337
5.0 star rating
  1/22/2011

As of 2010  I have fulfilled my bucket list! And yes Niagara Falls was on it! I have nothing to add to the already 75 reviews just some helpful advice for tourists not from NYC. On the web site it says it takes 6 and a half hours at least to drive…More »

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 19. Ocean Grove beach

Main street
Ocean Grove, NJ

Category: Beaches

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/7/2011

This year it was clean again. It also was not overly crowded like last year but last year was the heat wave. Time Out did an article about it. http://newyork.timeout...
Last year there was a bus from Port Authority which may have been responsible for…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/21/2011

    The grandson of Billy Graham ,William Graham is preaching here this weekend. Billy Graham preached… Read more »

 20. Pacific Coast Highway/Laguna Beach

Orange County, CA

Categories: Local Flavor, Beaches

4.0 star rating
  5/22/2010

I agree with David! Maybe those who live in California take it for granted but really for me it is one of the most beautiful drives you could possibly ever take! Just check out our pictures!
I am 47 and I don't drive. I am a a NYC girl but my Brooklyn…More »

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 21. Peahi aka JAWS Beach

Hana Hwy
Paia, HI 96779

Category: Beaches

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/5/2012

Note-Another reviewer did a review for JAWS ,it is illegal to be on the property it is private property and it isn't very aloha of them to trespass. http://www.frommers.co...
You are NOT allowed on the property at Jaws it is owned by Maui Land and…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/24/2010 First to Review

    JAWS is not open to the public. You have to take a helicopter tour to see JAWS and that is what we… Read more »

 22. Road to Hana

160 Keonekai Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
(855) 428-6843

Category: Tours

5.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

Out of several trips to Maui I think this stands out in my mind as the most fun, a must do!
Above all I have to say we had 3 guide books. One was Frommer's Maui the next Maui Revealed (not recommended) and the best for the RTH was Hana Highway Mile by…More »

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 23. Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota, FL 34242

Category: Beaches

5.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

Siesta Key Beach is in my opinion the most beautiful beach in the lower 48! It has been on the Travel Channel's top Florida  beaches and other top beach shows on the travel Channel as being one of the top beaches in America. If a top beach is based…More »

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 24. Tour of the stars

200 Nohoea Kai drive
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 667-4727

Category: Active Life

5.0 star rating
  4/12/2010 First to Review

Tour of the Stars (TOTS) is located at the Hyatt Regency Maui. You don't have to be a guest to participate in this delightful tour. First off, we are in our 40's and it is one of the most memorable experiences on Maui! TOTS is hosted by the Hyatt…More »

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 25. Waikiki Beach

Kalakaua Ave & Kaiulani Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Category: Beaches

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

5.0 star rating
  3/10/2010

We loved Waikiki beach! We went to Oahu after having been to Maui twice. We thought after having been to Maui to see the beautiful beaches there that Waikiki beach might be a let down. Not even close.
We fell in love with Waikiki beach!
Besides being…More »

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 26. Yosemite National Park

Village Dr
Yosemite, CA 95389
(415) 632-5420
5.0 star rating
  4/1/2011

I can't add anything to the already much reviewed Park. There is so much I say but I will keep it limited to my personal experience.
We took the Yosemite Grand Tour which is an all day tour of the park. We went years ago so many of the details are…More »

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